Description
Discover 'Notes on Her Colour,' a mesmerizing trade paperback that seamlessly weaves together themes of race, identity, and family. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant yet tumultuous Florida, this compelling narrative, authored by the talented American-Australian writer Jennifer Neal, delves into the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. With poignant explorations of trauma, grief, and queer love, this book promises to resonate with readers on multiple levels.
Gabrielle, the protagonist, inherits a unique ability from her mother, Tallulah—the power to change the color of her skin. This magical realism serves as a metaphor for identity and belonging, underscoring the struggles faced by those who navigate a world defined by race and culture. The family's home, starkly white at the insistence of Gabrielle's father, Robert, is a poignant symbol of the constraints imposed by societal expectations.
Amidst the humidity of Florida and the chaos of life, the characters confront their hidden truths and embrace their vibrant identities. This book isn't just a story; it’s an experience steeped in magic and pain, love and loss—a perfect addition to your reading list. Ideal for readers who cherish multifaceted narratives about diversity, family bonds, and the beauty of self-acceptance.
Order your copy today and immerse yourself in a tale that promises to stay with you long after the last page is turned. Fast shipping available to ensure you get your hands on this remarkable story as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761044977
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
'Gosh, what a wonder this book is. It's about race, yes of course. But it's about so much more as well. It's a tale of mothers and daughters, of Florida hurricanes and the madness of music. It's about code switching in ways that you've never considered, and about what it means to be of a place and of a people. Jennifer Neal has written a book drenched in hurt and magic, love and grief. Read it twice, because a book like this comes along rarely.'
SAMI SHAH
'It wasn't long before my wet and sticky fascination with life beyond the walls of our home could be read all over my face like soot.'
'The Florida that American-Australian author Jennifer Neal brings to life in her book, thick with humidity and vulnerable to catastrophic weather events-where 'survival is a season'-is the evocative backdrop to this story of trauma, grief, queer love and transcendent joy. ' SONIA NAIR, B + P
Gabrielle has inherited the ability to change the colour of her skin from her mother, Tallulah. They guard their power carefully within the walls of a home that's been bleached completely white. This is the doing of Gabrielle's father, Robert. After battling his executive-level colleagues all day at the office as a man of colour, he needs everything in his house to be white - including his wife and daughter.
This is a house with secrets. Robert does not know that Talullah keeps a rainbow of spices stored in baggies and sewn into the lining of her handbag. Nor does he know that when he's away, Gabrielle and Tallulah let their skin pass through a spectrum of bright, dark, rebellious colours.
Gabrielle, the protagonist, inherits a unique ability from her mother, Tallulah—the power to change the color of her skin. This magical realism serves as a metaphor for identity and belonging, underscoring the struggles faced by those who navigate a world defined by race and culture. The family's home, starkly white at the insistence of Gabrielle's father, Robert, is a poignant symbol of the constraints imposed by societal expectations.
Amidst the humidity of Florida and the chaos of life, the characters confront their hidden truths and embrace their vibrant identities. This book isn't just a story; it’s an experience steeped in magic and pain, love and loss—a perfect addition to your reading list. Ideal for readers who cherish multifaceted narratives about diversity, family bonds, and the beauty of self-acceptance.
Order your copy today and immerse yourself in a tale that promises to stay with you long after the last page is turned. Fast shipping available to ensure you get your hands on this remarkable story as soon as possible.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761044977
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
'Gosh, what a wonder this book is. It's about race, yes of course. But it's about so much more as well. It's a tale of mothers and daughters, of Florida hurricanes and the madness of music. It's about code switching in ways that you've never considered, and about what it means to be of a place and of a people. Jennifer Neal has written a book drenched in hurt and magic, love and grief. Read it twice, because a book like this comes along rarely.'
SAMI SHAH
'It wasn't long before my wet and sticky fascination with life beyond the walls of our home could be read all over my face like soot.'
'The Florida that American-Australian author Jennifer Neal brings to life in her book, thick with humidity and vulnerable to catastrophic weather events-where 'survival is a season'-is the evocative backdrop to this story of trauma, grief, queer love and transcendent joy. ' SONIA NAIR, B + P
Gabrielle has inherited the ability to change the colour of her skin from her mother, Tallulah. They guard their power carefully within the walls of a home that's been bleached completely white. This is the doing of Gabrielle's father, Robert. After battling his executive-level colleagues all day at the office as a man of colour, he needs everything in his house to be white - including his wife and daughter.
This is a house with secrets. Robert does not know that Talullah keeps a rainbow of spices stored in baggies and sewn into the lining of her handbag. Nor does he know that when he's away, Gabrielle and Tallulah let their skin pass through a spectrum of bright, dark, rebellious colours.